Italy: Venice silences its church bells

Venice, 8 June (AKI) - The ancient lagoon city of Venice is about to become quieter after the Patriarch of Venice ordered that churches cut back on ringing their bells. Francesco Moraglia gave in to complaints by residents and signed a decree that will take effect on 24 June, said the Venice Il Gazzetino daily. ''Ringing will be inspired by a criterion of moderation,'' the decree said. Residents have complained about church bells' volume and their close vicinity to homes.

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